Citroen revealed rival Juke

February 7, 2017 by autotimesnews

Company Citroen did not wait for the March Geneva Motor Show and revealed concept car C-Aircross, which will be the prototype of the new crossover. Officially prototype will present on March 7, and the production model will compete with the Nissan Juke.

Concept Crossover C-Aircross in the style of the new C3, with sales in the European market began in late 2016. So we can assume that the future production version C-Aircross will not differ from the concept outside. Although from the large glass doors and roof, is likely to give for the sake of cheaper construction.

Compact size C-Aircross (4,15×1,74×1,63 m) is also hinted at in what segment will act serial crossover. In offroad character also hinted black protective lining of the body and 18-inch wheels.

In the spirit of the new C3 and sustained storey optics, where the LED running lights at the top of the grille and separated from the set at the bottom of the main general illumination. Rear – lights with 3D-effect. And to improve the aerodynamic qualities of a front bumper protection plate and side doors of the concept car set managed air intakes.

One spoke steering wheel with key authorities refers to the historical models of the company. Behind the steering wheel is a sliding screen that displays performance onboard the vehicle. In the central panel is a 12-inch screen (with navigation and voice control), which displays different information. Classic exterior mirrors replace two side cameras. To monitor the surrounding space concept car equipped with a camera mounted in the rear spoiler on the roof.

Another camera with high resolution ConnectedCAM Citroen, which first appeared on the new C3, located salon mirrors. It keeps a record of everything that happens around, and, in addition, offers a simple click send photos and videos to social networks. In the front and rear headrests are installed built-in speakers and microphones that create inside the C-Aircross sound insulated capsule “sound experience”, so that passengers can chat with each other or take care of business.

Mass implementation of C-Aircross will replace the current compactvan C3 Picasso and the start of sales is possible in early 2018. The main competitor – Nissan Juke.